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CIRCL PQC | Quantum-Safe Claims & Education
Verdict
CIRCL provides cryptographic primitives including post-quantum options for Go ecosystems. Using CIRCL does not make a service quantum-proof without correct protocol integration and key management.
Overview
Language-native libraries matter for microservices. Teams should track which algorithms are recommended for production vs research.
Cryptographic profile
- Signatures: PQC primitives in CIRCL (verify current set), Go application integrations
- Hash: Implementation-dependent
- Public-key exposure: Go services adopting experimental or production PQC APIs.
- Verify current CIRCL algorithms from official repository docs.
Claim scrutiny (buyer checklist)
Marketing / stated claims
- Go PQC ready
Open questions
- Production support expectations for your org?
Educational analysis only. Verify primary sources, specs, and audits yourself before any financial or procurement decision.
What breaks
- Experimental algorithms in long-lived protocols
- No hybrid for internet-facing TLS (if TLS is separate)
Mitigations
- Prefer NIST standards-track algorithms
- Separate library choice from TLS terminator choice
- Code review constant-time sensitive paths
FAQ
Related?
/is-quantum-proof/pqc-libraries
Standards?
/standards/ml-kem
Key concepts (technical dictionary)
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